Country profile

Turks and Caicos Islands: Costs, Safety, Relocation and Quality of Life

Turks and Caicos Islands is especially relevant in the Nomadino comparison when comparing residence, visas and settling abroad as well as taxes, capital access and financial conditions. The current data points to a solid overall picture; its strongest main categories are Relocation & Residency and Finance & Taxes, while Taxes & Finance, Conflicts & Political Security and Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom stand out at topic level. Before making a decision, check everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability more closely, because the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Communication & Digital Costs and Dining & Going Out.

Overall rating 61.44 points
Global rank Rank 95 globally
Continental rank Rank 21 in North America

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Decision areas

The following entry points link directly to detailed articles that are especially relevant for relocation, longer stays, daily life and travel planning.

Key questions about Turks and Caicos Islands

Why is Turks and Caicos Islands especially relevant in this comparison?

The profile is shaped mainly by residence, visas and settling abroad as well as taxes, capital access and financial conditions; its strongest main categories are Relocation & Residency and Finance & Taxes.

Which topics stand out positively for Turks and Caicos Islands?

Taxes & Finance, Conflicts & Political Security and Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom show the strongest topic-level results.

What should be checked before making a decision?

everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability deserve closer attention; the largest deductions come from Basic Infrastructure & Logistics, Communication & Digital Costs and Dining & Going Out.

How important is relocation, residence and settling in for Turks and Caicos Islands?

The detailed articles below help check whether the rating fits residence, work, costs, healthcare, safety or travel.

Strengths and weaknesses

This section only shows categories, topic areas and indicators where Turks and Caicos Islands ranks in the top three or bottom three globally or continentally and shares the same score with no more than two other countries. Global ranks take priority over continental ranks.

Strengths

Weaknesses

Comparisons and related countries

Turks and Caicos Islands is especially useful to compare with United States, Portugal and Spain, because those countries sit closer to its overall rating profile. Denmark and Germany work as contrast comparisons when residence, visas and settling abroad as well as taxes, capital access and financial conditions need to be weighed against different priorities; everyday costs, housing and recurring expenses as well as infrastructure, mobility and digital usability still deserve closer attention.

Static comparisons

All ratings and indicators for Turks and Caicos Islands

58 topic areas and 342 indicators are linked directly in the static HTML. Categories and topic areas are collapsed to keep the country profile easy to scan.

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Risk ShowHide

Safety & Crime

6 indicators

39
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Homicide Rate
Rank 229 globally 3
Petty Crime Index
Rank 160 globally 44
Women's Safety
Rank 84 globally 63
Organized Crime
Rank 81 globally 58
Kidnapping Risk
Rank 80 globally 84
BAC Limit (โ€ฐ)
Rank 204 globally 1
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Active Conflicts & War Risk
Rank 7 globally 96
Political Violence
Rank 57 globally 85
Geopolitical Risk
Rank 16 globally 94
Terrorism Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Natural Hazards

8 indicators

57
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Flood Risk
Rank 54 globally 60
Storm Risk
Rank 221 globally 14
Earthquake Risk
Rank 96 globally 71
Drought Risk
Rank 170 globally 50
Wildfire Risk
Rank 90 globally 54
Landslide Risk
Rank 9 globally 90
Tsunami Risk
Rank 116 globally 61
Volcano Risk
Rank 1 globally 100

Privacy & Surveillance

6 indicators

79
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State Surveillance
Rank 37 globally 80
Internet Censorship
Rank 40 globally 84
Internet Freedom
Rank 37 globally 79
Data Protection Laws
Rank 75 globally 67
VPN Access
Rank 49 globally 86
Cybercrime Risk
Rank 39 globally 72
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Rule of Law
Rank 31 globally 77
Property Rights Security
Rank 29 globally 77
Corruption Perception
Rank 33 globally 73
Police Effectiveness
Rank 50 globally 73
Expropriation Risk
Rank 29 globally 77
Extradition Risk
Rank 146 globally 40

Long-Term Stability

4 indicators

74
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Political Stability
Rank 40 globally 76
Economic Resilience
Rank 33 globally 74
Government Efficiency
Rank 28 globally 80
Climate Vulnerability
Rank 74 globally 64
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Healthcare & Access

12 indicators

67
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Healthcare Quality
Rank 80 globally 66
Universal Healthcare Coverage
Rank 75 globally 74
Emergency Care
Rank 81 globally 66
Medicine Access
Rank 71 globally 72
Hospital Infections & Patient Safety
Rank 57 globally 72
Health Insurance for Foreigners
Rank 97 globally 68
Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure
Rank 67 globally 82
Doctor Density
Rank 141 globally 35
Hospital Beds
Rank 144 globally 31
Healthcare Coverage (%)
Rank 32 globally 98
Specialist Visit Cost
Rank 211 globally 24
English-Speaking Doctors
Rank 48 globally 68

Environmental Health

6 indicators

64
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Fine Particulate Matter Exposure (PM2.5)
Rank 16 globally 96
Noise Pollution
Rank 41 globally 70
UV Radiation
Rank 169 globally 14
Tap Water Safety
Rank 169 globally 55
Sanitation
Rank 163 globally 43
Waste Management
Rank 49 globally 72
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Life Expectancy
Rank 66 globally 81
Infectious Diseases
Rank 123 globally 73
Obesity Rate
Rank 142 globally 67
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Rank 29 globally 75
Mental Health
Rank 56 globally 70
Suicide Rate
Rank 76 globally 65
Maternal Mortality
Rank 80 globally 75
Vaccination Rate
Rank 132 globally 87
Alcohol & Tobacco Consumption
Rank 127 globally 60
Drug and Substance-Use Burden
Rank 180 globally 68
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Taxes & Finance

10 indicators

97
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Effective Income Tax Rate (%)
Rank 1 globally 100
Top Income Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Social Security Burden
Rank 1 globally 100
VAT / GST Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Capital Gains Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Dividend Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Rank 1 globally 100
Territorial Tax System
Rank 1 globally 100
Tax Filing Effort (hours/year)
Rank 7 globally 92
Double Taxation Agreements
Rank 189 globally 1
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Capital Flow Freedom
Rank 22 globally 75
Capital Market Depth
Rank 19 globally 79
Business Credit Access
Rank 29 globally 77
Investor Protection
Rank 27 globally 77
Foreign Investment Openness
Rank 39 globally 72
Currency Convertibility & Transferability
Rank 27 globally 80
Venture Capital & Startup Financing
Rank 25 globally 78
Alternative Financing Access
Rank 37 globally 77

Banking & Fintech

8 indicators

74
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Expat Banking Ease
Rank 66 globally 54
Banking Stability
Rank 17 globally 84
SWIFT / Wire Access
Rank 44 globally 87
Fintech Development
Rank 3 globally 97
ATM Availability
Rank 74 globally 81
Banking Secrecy Index
Rank 7 globally 64
Automatic Tax Information Exchange
Rank 135 globally 7
Cash Transaction Limit
Rank 1 globally 100

Bitcoin & Crypto

6 indicators

43
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Crypto Adoption
Rank 149 globally 23
Crypto Regulation
Rank 74 globally 54
Legal Status
Rank 76 globally 56
Bitcoin Merchant Acceptance
Rank 96 globally 17
Crypto Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Bitcoin Cash Access
Rank 95 globally 12

Real Estate & Property

4 indicators

60
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Foreigner Ownership Rights
Rank 24 globally 85
Transaction Costs
Rank 164 globally 55
Affordability
Rank 185 globally 38
Gross Rental Yield
Rank 111 globally 62
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Corporate Tax Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Cost to Start a Business
Rank 34 globally 88
Labor Market Flexibility
Rank 17 globally 70
Days to Register a Company
Rank 37 globally 69

Macroeconomics

9 indicators

78
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GDP per Capita (PPP, USD)
Rank 69 globally 73
Inflation Rate (CPI, %)
Rank 72 globally 92
Public Debt (% of GDP)
Rank 9 globally 93
GDP Growth Rate (%)
Rank 30 globally 89
Economic Freedom Index
Rank 29 globally 72
Tax Burden (% of GDP)
Rank 219 globally 40
Central Bank Independence
Rank 101 globally 68
Foreign Exchange Reserves (months of imports)
Rank 87 globally 66
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Rank 14 globally 96
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Avg. Monthly Net Salary ($/month)
Rank 37 globally 76
Purchasing Power Index
Rank 92 globally 42
Unemployment Rate (%)
Rank 151 globally 62
Wage Growth Rate (%)
Rank 58 globally 78
Salary-to-Rent Ratio
Rank 33 globally 87
Minimum Wage (USD/month)
Rank 21 globally 86
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Housing & Utilities

5 indicators

45
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City Rent per Square Meter
Rank 176 globally 29
Rural Rent per Square Meter
Rank 216 globally 31
Electricity Cost
Rank 215 globally 26
Heating & Gas Cost
Rank 99 globally 98
Water & Sewage Cost
Rank 167 globally 84

Food & Basic Goods

7 indicators

30
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Milk Price per Liter
Rank 200 globally 20
Bread Price per 500 Grams
Rank 176 globally 30
Egg Price for 12 Eggs
Rank 168 globally 31
Chicken Fillet Price per Kilogram
Rank 174 globally 42
Beef Round Price per Kilogram
Rank 177 globally 38
Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram
Rank 172 globally 34
Water Price per Liter in Supermarket
Rank 222 globally 11

Dining & Going Out

9 indicators

23
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Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Rank 214 globally 22
Burger Menu Price
Rank 215 globally 26
Cappuccino (Cafรฉ)
Rank 207 globally 29
Local Beer (Restaurant)
Rank 208 globally 25
Local Beer Price in a Market
Rank 205 globally 36
Imported Beer Price in a Market
Rank 215 globally 26
Cocktail (Bar)
Rank 217 globally 12
Mid-Range Wine Bottle Price
Rank 223 globally 6
Soft Drink Price in a Market
Rank 221 globally 10

Mobility Costs

7 indicators

67
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Transit Cost
Rank 183 globally 64
Fuel Price ($/L)
Rank 88 globally 67
Car Rental ($/day)
Rank 197 globally 60
Car Insurance ($/yr)
Rank 179 globally 73
Car Purchase Index
Rank 37 globally 54
Driving License Cost ($)
Rank 126 globally 93
City Parking ($/hr)
Rank 174 globally 78
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Internet Cost
Rank 224 globally 1
Mobile Plan Cost
Rank 218 globally 25
Prepaid SIM & Data Package Cost
Rank 224 globally 33
eSIM & Travel Data Cost
Rank 224 globally 45
Coworking Day Pass Cost
Rank 221 globally 28

Personal Services

4 indicators

33
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Haircut Cost
Rank 218 globally 29
Fitness Club Monthly Fee
Rank 214 globally 35
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cost
Rank 211 globally 38
Local Services Cost
Rank 218 globally 28
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Logistics Performance
Rank 129 globally 23
Rail Network Density
Rank 134 globally 1
Airport Connectivity
Rank 168 globally 20
Port Connectivity
Rank 152 globally 12
54
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Road Quality
Rank 131 globally 42
Traffic Congestion
Rank 39 globally 70
Road Density
Rank 166 globally 49
Traffic Deaths
Rank 60 globally 85
EV Charging Infrastructure
Rank 84 globally 16

Electricity & Energy

6 indicators

56
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Power Outages
Rank 97 globally 87
Electrification Rate
Rank 1 globally 100
Energy Self-Sufficiency
Rank 221 globally 6
Renewable Energy Share
Rank 206 globally 9
CO2 Intensity
Rank 208 globally 16
Nuclear Exposure
Rank 1 globally 100
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Broadband Speed
Rank 84 globally 61
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions
Rank 91 globally 57
Mobile Speed
Rank 74 globally 65
5G Coverage
Rank 83 globally 20

Public Transport

4 indicators

32
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Transit Coverage
Rank 186 globally 22
Transit Punctuality
Rank 120 globally 52
Cycling Infrastructure
Rank 154 globally 8
Walkability Score
Rank 133 globally 48
๐ŸŒฟ Lifestyle ShowHide

Work-Life Balance

5 indicators

59
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Annual Working Hours
Rank 45 globally 68
Paid Vacation Days
Rank 154 globally 47
Happiness Index (UN)
Rank 23 globally 70
Burnout Risk
Rank 16 globally 72
Public Holidays
Rank 193 globally 40

Climate & Weather

6 indicators

83
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Temperature Comfort
Rank 17 globally 82
Sunshine Hours
Rank 25 globally 97
Humidity Comfort
Rank 104 globally 66
Rainy Days
Rank 54 globally 76
Extreme Heat Days
Rank 168 globally 83
Seasonal Variation
Rank 80 globally 90

Outdoor & Lifestyle

5 indicators

59
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Beach Quality
Rank 4 globally 94
Mountain Access
Rank 206 globally 5
Protected Land Area (%)
Rank 1 globally 100
Biodiversity Index
Rank 130 globally 58
Forest Cover
Rank 168 globally 15

Leisure & Recreation

4 indicators

51
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Sports & Fitness Facilities
Rank 125 globally 36
Urban Green Space Access
Rank 99 globally 63
Leisure Infrastructure
Rank 140 globally 33
Recovery Time
Rank 65 globally 75

Arts & Entertainment

6 indicators

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Museums per 100,000 People
Rank 114 globally 29
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Rank 191 globally 0
Music & Nightlife
Rank 130 globally 35
Cinema Density
Rank 138 globally 12
Cultural Freedom
Rank 46 globally 72
Football and Stadium Culture
Rank 126 globally 61
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Cuisine Diversity
Rank 182 globally 23
Restaurant Density
Rank 160 globally 29
Street Food Scene
Rank 191 globally 22
Local Market Quality
Rank 215 globally 20
Cafรฉ Culture
Rank 158 globally 26
Local Freshness
Rank 215 globally 21
Local Authenticity
Rank 179 globally 24

Family-Friendly

7 indicators

51
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Childcare Cost ($/month)
Rank 197 globally 61
Paid Parental Leave (weeks)
Rank 118 globally 27
Child Benefit ($/month)
Rank 187 globally 17
Child Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 20 globally 91
Child Safety Score
Rank 73 globally 68
Childcare Coverage (%)
Rank 51 globally 35
Playground Density
Rank 73 globally 58

Pet-Friendly

7 indicators

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Pet Entry Rules
Rank 54 globally 65
Veterinary Quality
Rank 72 globally 65
Vet Cost Affordability
Rank 194 globally 30
Pet Food Prices
Rank 215 globally 30
Animal Welfare Laws
Rank 57 globally 60
Pet-Friendly Housing
Rank 6 globally 65
Outdoor Pet Access
Rank 27 globally 75
โœˆ๏ธ Relocation & Residency ShowHide
73
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Residence Permit Ease
Rank 70 globally 77
E-Government
Rank 63 globally 84
Visa Processing Time
Rank 57 globally 62
Local Registration Requirements
Rank 29 globally 82
Foreign Document & Qualification Recognition
Rank 43 globally 80
Household Goods & Customs
Rank 96 globally 50
International Licence Compatibility
Rank 76 globally 72
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Visa-Free Tourist Stay Days
Rank 2 globally 95
Visa Application Ease
Rank 25 globally 82
Border Openness
Rank 27 globally 93
Travel & Entry Comfort
Rank 74 globally 68
Visa Income & Asset Requirements
Rank 146 globally 86
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Digital Nomad Visa
Rank 37 globally 49
Remote Work Legality
Rank 12 globally 84
Freelance Legal Framework
Rank 19 globally 90
Remote Job Market
Rank 50 globally 76
Coworking Density
Rank 155 globally 30
Nomad Community
Rank 86 globally 46
Avg. Remote Salary (USD)
Rank 44 globally 78
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Work Rights for Foreigners
Rank 40 globally 82
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
Rank 43 globally 80
Local Self-Employment and Freelancing Rights
Rank 18 globally 84
Employment Restrictions for Foreigners
Rank 45 globally 78
Professional Qualification Recognition
Rank 49 globally 77
Business Ownership by Foreigners
Rank 30 globally 87
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Time to Permanent Residency or Citizenship
Rank 10 globally 80
Family Reunification
Rank 45 globally 83
Naturalization Requirements
Rank 23 globally 82
Residence Status Stability
Rank 39 globally 82
Residence Status for Spouses and Children
Rank 52 globally 77
Passport Power (Henley Index)
Rank 33 globally 95
Dual Citizenship Allowed
Rank 131 globally 85
Citizenship by Investment
Rank 13 globally 0

Language & Integration

7 indicators

85
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English Proficiency (EF EPI)
Rank 14 globally 94
Local Language Barrier
Rank 1 globally 100
Integration Ease
Rank 11 globally 87
Cultural Etiquette Gap
Rank 31 globally 82
Expat Community Size
Rank 23 globally 68
Cultural Distance to West
Rank 29 globally 84
International Schools
Rank 29 globally 63
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Expat Welcome Culture
Rank 31 globally 81
Foreigner Discrimination
Rank 62 globally 69
Xenophobia Levels
Rank 57 globally 73
Racial Safety for Foreigners
Rank 59 globally 70
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Rental Access for Foreigners
Rank 29 globally 84
Tax Residency Clarity for Expats
Rank 53 globally 60
Local Contracts and Utilities Access
Rank 54 globally 72
Local Identity and Address Proof
Rank 37 globally 78
Everyday Accounts and Payments for Foreigners
Rank 39 globally 77
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Travel & Vacation ShowHide
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Hotel Quality
Rank 42 globally 80
Vacation Rental Quality
Rank 60 globally 75
Accommodation Availability
Rank 48 globally 72
Booking & Transparency
Rank 52 globally 79

Tourism Infrastructure

4 indicators

70
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Airport-to-Destination Transfer
Rank 139 globally 41
Digital Travel Services
Rank 87 globally 67
Traveler Payment Infrastructure
Rank 38 globally 88
Tourist Information Quality
Rank 30 globally 85
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Major Attractions Density
Rank 117 globally 44
Guided Tours & Bookable Experiences
Rank 49 globally 77
Tourist Outdoor Activities
Rank 81 globally 69
Nightlife & Entertainment for Visitors
Rank 132 globally 47
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Tourist Beach Quality
Rank 18 globally 92
Swimming & Water Sports
Rank 13 globally 88
National Parks & Nature Access
Rank 104 globally 65

Vacation Costs

5 indicators

33
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Hotel Cost
Rank 225 globally 29
Vacation Rental Cost
Rank 225 globally 34
Attraction Entry Cost
Rank 223 globally 32
Tour & Activity Cost
Rank 223 globally 34
Tourist Taxes & Fees
Rank 220 globally 38
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High-Season Overcrowding
Rank 215 globally 75
Off-Season Usability
Rank 113 globally 68
Seasonal Capacity Shortage
Rank 109 globally 66
Seasonal Price Surcharges
Rank 229 globally 59
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Society & Freedom

4 indicators

81
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Press Freedom
Rank 47 globally 73
Democracy Index
Rank 22 globally 83
Personal Freedom
Rank 16 globally 85
Freedom of Political Expression
Rank 57 globally 79

Education & Knowledge

5 indicators

65
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Adult Literacy Rate
Rank 72 globally 98
PISA Score
Rank 88 globally 46
Tertiary Enrollment Rate
Rank 84 globally 50
Education Expenditure
Rank 153 globally 58
School Life Expectancy
Rank 94 globally 73
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Pension Replacement Rate (%)
Rank 113 globally 17
Unemployment Benefit Duration (months)
Rank 151 globally 0
Social Spending (% of GDP)
Rank 127 globally 27
Gini Index
Rank 79 globally 63
Poverty Rate (%)
Rank 43 globally 70
Housing Support Score
Rank 91 globally 45
Social Mobility Score
Rank 63 globally 56
Social Cohesion
Rank 109 globally 55
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Gender Equality
Rank 42 globally 74
Womenโ€™s Rights & Equality
Rank 45 globally 74
Anti-Discrimination Protection
Rank 61 globally 71
Minority Rights Protection
Rank 62 globally 70
Everyday Discrimination Risk
Rank 67 globally 68

LGBTQ+ Friendliness

5 indicators

56
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Same-Sex Legal Status
Rank 82 globally 47
LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination
Rank 69 globally 61
LGBTQ+ Social Acceptance
Rank 78 globally 58
LGBTQ+ Rights
Rank 62 globally 67
Pride Culture
Rank 80 globally 47
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Disability Support Score
Rank 78 globally 58
Public Accessibility
Rank 68 globally 61
Digital Accessibility
Rank 62 globally 70
Inclusion in Education and Work
Rank 63 globally 70

Religion & Worldviews

4 indicators

68
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Religious Freedom Index
Rank 41 globally 86
Secularization Score
Rank 82 globally 49
Religious Diversity Index
Rank 71 globally 42
Religious Influence in Public Life
Rank 60 globally 72

Demography

10 indicators

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Median Age
Rank 126 globally 55
Fertility Rate
Rank 67 globally 85
Population Growth
Rank 55 globally 56
Net Migration Rate
Rank 15 globally 77
Urbanization Rate
Rank 22 globally 93
Foreign Population Share
Rank 13 globally 96
Population Density
Rank 76 globally 64
Gender Ratio (F/100 M)
Rank 161 globally 47
Youth Gender Ratio (15-29)
Rank 53 globally 90
Single-Person Households
Rank 91 globally 37